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3 x 23 hours, 52.14 weeks per year, 14% shift allowance, Permanent
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Deans House is a residential care home for adults with a Learning Disability located in Livingston. The service supports individuals to access a range of community meaningful activities meeting individual outcomes and personal goals. The service supports residents to maintain an independent living approach working towards moving on to a smaller care setting, individual tenancy.
The service also supports those that accessing respite for short holiday stays to provide arrange of activities and to be supported throughout their short stay.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the successful applicant to join our staff team on a part time basis as a social care worker , to support the development and delivery of a stimulating individualised service and environment in line with West Lothian Council and Care Inspectorate guidance, policy & procedure, as well as National Strategies.
It will be essential for applicants to have had experience of working with Adults with a Learning Disability especially in care planning and hold a min of HNC Social Care & SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
Applicants to have skills in team work , organizing with in a team would be desirable.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.
SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
